2003 |
| OCT |
Team
of founders and associates begin planning activities
and rehearsals; the team includes Daniel Jáquez,
Martha N. Zarate, Myrta Vargas, Claudia Montes,
Raul Tlacuilo, Cecilia Ortega, Alfredo Ortega, Gabriela
Carpio, Juan Castaño, and Alberto Lopez. |
| NOV |
"Calpulli"
is named. |
| DEC |
Calpulli
debuts on the CBS local morning news with Mario
Bosquez |
2004 |
| APR |
Calpulli
website is launched. |
| MAY |
Calpulli
debuts in Queens at Natives Theater. |
| JUNE |
Calpulli
presents first production for a theatrical venue,
Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. |
| JULY |
Calpulli
is incorporated in the state of New York as "Calpulli
Mexican Dance Company" and "Calpulli Danza
Mexicana." |
| OCT |
Calpulli's
1st annual performance at Queens Theatre in the
Park with Tiempo de Cempazuchitl. |
| NOV |
Calpulli
receives 501(c)3 approval from the IRS. |
| DEC |
Calpulli
debuts on the CBS local morning news with Mario
Bosquez |
2005 |
| JAN |
Calpulli
receives first grant from the Queens Council on
the Arts. |
| JAN |
Calpulli
completes 1st residency program with City Lore. |
| MAR |
Calpulli's
1st arts partnership, Brooklyn school |
| JUNE |
Debut
of Retratos y Corridos, El Museo del Barrio |
| JULY |
Calpulli
hosts Mexico Vive Festival in Queens. |
| SEP |
Calpulli's
1st touring performance to Wabash College in Indiana. |
2006 |
| FEB |
Calpulli
initiates 1st series of children's workshops. |
| OCT |
Debut
of Mi huasteca, Queens Theatre in the Park. |
| OCT |
1st
general operating support grant received |
| DEC |
Calpulli
performs at Carnegie Hall, Stern Hall |
2007 |
| MAY |
Calpulli
receives 1st major grant, Union Square Awards |
| AUG |
Calpulli
receives 1st grant from the New York City Department
of Cultural Affairs |
| OCT |
Calpulli's
first sold out performance at Queens Theatre in
the Park with the debut of Norte. |
| NOV |
Calpulli
receives Don Quixote award from Brooklyn College
for leadership in the arts and commitment to Latino
communities |
2008 |
| JAN |
Donation-based
children’s program expands to Arts Cure Center |
| MAR |
Calpulli’s
1st touring season includes Colgate University,
Community Theatre at Morristown, and four weeks
at the Festival of Nations at Dollywood in Tennessee |
| APR |
Calpulli
hosts first city-wide project with free workshops
for Tarahumara. |
| JUL |
Calpulli
leases office space with The Field in Manhattan |